Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Respiratory Physiologist in Sleep and Ventilation to become an integral part of a highly motivated and enthusiastic team in the Lung Function Department at Homerton University Hospital.
Our service provides a large range of physiological studies including routine lung function tests, exercise tests, broncho-provocation tests, bronchodilator studies, sleep studies, capillary blood gas analysis and skin testing.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the Sleep and CPAP service, providing expert professional leadership. They will also be expected to deputise for the Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist therefore a proven track record of demonstrating strong decision making and managerial skills is essential.
Please Note: Previous Applicants need not to apply
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- To perform a range of lung function tests including spirometry, capillary blood sampling and LTOT assessment.
- To perform a full range of sleep studies including home oximetry, domiciliary respiratory sleep studies, in-house full polysomnography and CPAP titrations.
- To interpret the data generated on all tests and produce reports commenting on any abnormal results and identifying whether they are physiological or due to mechanical or technical error.
- Advise patients on the use of CPAP and have a leading role in the development and running of the CPAP clinic.
- Instruct patients on the use of oximeters, home sleep study equipment, nebulisers and good inhaler technique.
- Assess training and instruct more junior staff in the techniques used within the department.
- Perform Transcutaneous CO2 studies
- Support and participate in education and training programmes in the department and maintain skills and competence with CPD plans.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Respiratory Physiology Degree or equivalent.
- BSc in Respiratory care.
Desirable
- Registration with RCCP / NMC / CSP
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of implementing innovation or having responsibility for part of service delivery.
- Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post qualification experience in Respiratory Medicine
- Experience in CPAP.
- Experience of lung function testing and rationale.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching small groups using various presentation media.
- Have knowledge /experience of advanced sleep physiology and monitoring techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of Respiratory Physiology and its disorders
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Respiratory Physiology Degree or equivalent.
- BSc in Respiratory care.
Desirable
- Registration with RCCP / NMC / CSP
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Evidence of implementing innovation or having responsibility for part of service delivery.
- Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- Substantive post qualification experience in Respiratory Medicine
- Experience in CPAP.
- Experience of lung function testing and rationale.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching small groups using various presentation media.
- Have knowledge /experience of advanced sleep physiology and monitoring techniques.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of Respiratory Physiology and its disorders
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
